Apple and Berry Tart with Oat Crust

Elena Butuc

Currently on a diet, if asked about a dessert craving, I'd confidently choose this tart. Unlike typical rich desserts, this lighter version offers exceptional taste, aroma, and texture that stands out among classic fruit tarts.

Oatmeal enhances the tart's crispiness and provides a unique texture, absorbing the juicy flavors of the fruit.

I highly recommend trying it with any available frozen fruits: cherries, currants, blueberries, strawberries (use them straight from the freezer) and consider mixing them with apples, though it's not essential.

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Ingredients

Metric US

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Oat flakes

300 ml

choose smaller and finer flakes

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White flour

150 ml

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Sugar

100 ml

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Butter

50 g

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Egg

2 pieces

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Milk

100 ml

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Frozen fruits

500 g

cherries, currants, blueberries, strawberries, apricots, plus 2 apples, optional

Step by step

Step 1

Place the oatmeal, flour, 50ml sugar, 1 egg, and butter into a food processor.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients until a smooth dough forms.

Step 3

The dough should resemble a typical tart dough, albeit slightly sticky and firm.

Step 4

Spread the dough by hand (or a rolling pin) into a tart pan (without greasing it).

Press the dough firmly with your fingers to ensure it fits the pan well.

Apple and Berry Tart with Oat Crust - Step 4

Step 5

Top the dough with frozen fruits and apple slices (if desired).

The fruits can remain frozen or thawed; using them frozen is convenient if you decide last-minute to make the tart.

Apple and Berry Tart with Oat Crust - Step 5

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, milk, and 50ml of sugar.

Step 7

Pour this mixture over the fruit in the tart and bake at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.

Step 8

Allow the tart to cool thoroughly post-baking; it's even more flavorful after setting for a few hours or overnight.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Apple and Berry Tart with Oat Crust - Step 8

Step 9

I made a version with red currants and apples; another with blackcurrants and apples.

Feel free to experiment with fruits you prefer or have available, the result will always be tasty and wholesome—with a hint of buttery, fruity crispness.

Enjoy!